basis of record Türkay, M. (2001). Decapoda, in: Costello, M.J. et al. (Ed.) (2001). European register of marine species: a check-list of the marine species in Europe and a bibliography of guides to their identification. Collection Patrimoines Naturels, 50: pp. 284-292 (look up in IMIS) [details]

Introduced species remark In Cypriote part of the Mediterranean Sea - Eastern Basin (Marine Region) : This species is the most invasive decapod to enter the Mediterranean from the Atlantic and establishes large populations in anthropogenically impacted and natural habitats (Konstantinou & Kapiris, in Thessalou-Legaki et al. 2012). [details]

Introduced species vector dispersal in Mediterranean Sea - Western Basin (IHO Sea Area) : Larvae may be transported on marine currents and recreational boats. There is also potential for spread via aquarium release. [details]

Introduced species vector dispersal in Ionian Sea (IHO Sea Area) : Larvae may be transported on marine currents and recreational boats. There is also potential for spread via aquarium release. [details]

Introduced species vector dispersal in Greek part of the Aegean Sea (Marine Region) : The possibility of the introduction of the crab via larval drift into the Mediterranean remains controversial. [details]

Introduced species vector dispersal in Adriatic Sea (IHO Sea Area) : Larvae may be transported on marine currents and recreational boats. There is also potential for spread via aquarium release. [details]

Introduced species vector dispersal in Aegean Sea (IHO Sea Area) : Larvae may be transported on marine currents and recreational boats. There is also potential for spread via aquarium release. [details]